Forty years after the first Nimitz-class carrier, we are building the next generation of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, with improvements that will allow faster weapons loading and aircraft launching than their predecessors.

75 Years of Experience

The aircraft carrier has played a significant role in America’s national defense for over 80 years, extending our military reach beyond what was previously possible. The U.S. Navy pioneered landing planes on ships, and Newport News Shipbuilding has been closely involved in the evolution of the aircraft carrier ever since.